Nam Jin Explained
| Nam Jin |
| Birth Date: | 27 September 1946 |
| Birth Place: | Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Genre: | Trot |
| Occupations: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 1965-present |
| Module: | | Child: | yes | | Color: | transparent | | Hangulborn: | 김남진 | | Hanjaborn: | 金南鎭 | | Rrborn: | Gim Nam-jin | | Mrborn: | Kim Nam-Chin | | Hangul: | 남진 | | Hanja: | 南鎭 | | Rr: | Nam Jin | | Mr: | Nam Chin |
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Nam Jin (; born September 27, 1946) is a South Korean trot singer.[1] He debuted in 1965 with the album Seoul Playboy, and became one of South Korea's most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s.[2]
Biography
Early life
Nam Jin was born Kim Nam-jin in 1946 in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.[3] His father Kim Moon-ok, was a publisher for Mokpo Daily, and was a notable figure for the opposition as a member of parliament, which made his family rich.[4] [5] His mother was Jang Gi-soon.[6]
1960s
Originally Nam wanted to be an actor, but he trained in Han Dong-hoon's music academy for two years.[7] Han eventually produced Nam's pop debut album Seoul playboy which was released in 1965 and failed commercially.[7] After moving to oasis records, his 2nd album "Did I come here to cry?" became a huge hit.[7] Since 1967 he also started his acting career with the 1967 film Heartbreaking.[8] His film Longing Is Every Heart attracted 100,000 audiences in theaters.[8] In 1968 he enlisted in the Blue Dragon Korean Marine Corp for the Vietnam War.
1970s
He discharged from the military in 1971.[9] His 1972 single "Together with My Lover" (ko|임과 함께|label=none) became a huge hit, which was pop.[10] He married with singer Yoon Bok-hee in 1976.[8]
1980s
Nam was suppressed by the government and was limited of his career in the 1980s.[11] He immigrated to America and went back to South Korea in 1982 releasing "Empty Cup".[11]
2000s
He often appears on the KBS 1TV Golden Oldies (ko|가요무대).[12]
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|
| 2021 | With Rumors | Host | [13] |
| 2022 | Our Namjin | [14] |
| Burning Trotman | Judge | [15] | |
Ambassadorship
Awards
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| 1971 | King of Ten Singers | "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" | | |
| 1972 | "With My Dear" | |
| 1973 | "Don't Change, My Dear" | | |
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| 1969 | Best Song (Male Artist) | "My Heart Aches" | | [18] |
| 1971 | "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" | |
| 1973 | "Don't Change, My Dear" | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: 남진 소개. Mnet. ko. Nam Jin Profile. 2018-02-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20180213195157/http://www.mnet.com/artist/1543/profile. 2018-02-13. dead.
- News: Nam Jin releases five new songs. 2014-04-09. The Korea Times. 2018-02-13. en.
- Web site: Delicious snacks and entertainment draw crowds at night. Hong. Ji-yeon. 2017-04-15. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2018-02-13.
- News: 호남 매일신문 사장 김문옥씨 별세. JoongAng Ilbo. July 7, 1966. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: 남진 "국회의원 출신 아버지, 목포 최고 부자였다" 고백. Korea Economy. March 16, 2011. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: [역경의 열매] 남진 (4) '엘리트 어머니' 늦은 귀가엔 피가 나도록 회초리]. Kim. Dong-woo. Kookmin Ilbo. February 19, 2019. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: 가수는 최고의 직업 난 축복받은 사람. Cho. Sung-kwan. Weekly Chosun. February 21, 2011. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: 또 한명의 '트롯트 가황' 남진, 윤복희와 왜?... 조직폭력배와 난투극후 대수술 그리고 조용필. On. Ki-dong. Global Economic. October 4, 2020. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: [선 넘는 일요일] 남진‧송대관‧윤수일‧조용필…대한민국 대표 가수들의 과거는 과연?]. Seoul TV. May 18, 2020. October 31, 2020. ko.
- Web site: 임과함께. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: 남진 나이 일흔 다섯, 나훈아와 쌍두마차!. Yoon. Chung-shin. Poli News. July 25, 2020. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: '가요무대', 가수 남진-김용임-조명섭-박서진-우연이-설하윤-유지나 출연. Xports News. March 8, 2020. October 31, 2020. ko.
- News: 소문난 님과 함께' 남진, 수제자 윤수현 특별 초대 "김준호 위해. Yoon Hyo-jung . ko. May 12, 2021. May 12, 2021. News1. Naver.
- Web site: 설운도·남진 출연" 서혜진 PD, MBN서 추석특집 트로트쇼 편성. Kim Min-ji. Seol Woon-do and Nam-jin Appearance" Seo Hye-jin PD, MBN Chuseok Special Trot Show. Sports Seoul. Naver. August 3, 2022. August 3, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 불타는트롯맨' 남진·설운도·주현미·조항조·김용임, 트롯 군단 라인업 1차 공개. Oh. Ji-won. 'Burning Trotman' Namjin, Seol Woon-do, Joo Hyeon-mi, Jo Hang-jo, Kim Yong-im, first reveal of Trot Corps lineup . YTN. Naver. October 17, 2022. October 17, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 가수 남진·탤런트 김성환, 화순군 홍보대사 됐다. Gu Gil-yong. Singer Namjin and talent Kim Seonghwan became public relations ambassadors for Hwasun-gun. Newsis. Naver. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022. ko.
- Web site: Culture ministry hands out annual awards. Yoon. So-yeon. 2017-11-04. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2018-02-13. ko.
- Web site: 설특집 '다시 부르는 그때 그 노래' 6부 10대가수(2). 2013-02-11. YTN Radio. ko. 2018-02-12.
